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Sword Guard

19th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

cast iron shell guard, in an 18th century style, decorated with military scenes and costumes from ca. 1720

Object details

Category
Object type
Materials and techniques
cast iron
Brief description
Cast iron shell sword guard, decorated with military scenes and costumes from ca. 1720, probably 19th century
Physical description
cast iron shell guard, in an 18th century style, decorated with military scenes and costumes from ca. 1720
Credit line
Given by Mr J F da C Andrade
Production
In an early 18th century style
Collection
Accession number
M.33-1961

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Record createdApril 21, 2004
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